It is precisely because of this importance that the creator has prepared two kidneys for us, which makes our kidneys have a powerful compensatory function. Even if one of them stops working, the other kidney can still perform related physiological functions and maintain the basic health of the body.
It is precisely because of this powerful compensation that it is difficult for our body to have clear symptoms in the early stage of renal function damage, and it also makes many friends ignore related health problems. When renal function is seriously damaged, especially after entering the decompensation period, we have missed the best treatment opportunity. What are the signs and manifestations of kidney health problems? Today's popular science article will tell you about this knowledge.
Many friends have heard the saying: "If your urine bubbles, it means that your kidney is healthy."
This statement is actually not completely scientific and accurate. When renal function is impaired, the kidney is first affected by filtration and reabsorption. If the reabsorption of protein by the kidney is affected, some protein will enter the urine. The urine containing protein, due to the change of urine composition, leads to the increase of surface tension, and urine is more prone to foam.
In the case of urinary foam that is difficult to dissipate for a long time, it is really necessary to consider the possibility of proteinuria caused by impaired renal function. But if you want to be diagnosed, you still have to pass the urine routine examination. Generally speaking, only by checking urinary protein, serum creatinine level, blood urea nitrogen and other indicators can we better evaluate the damage of renal function.
It should be pointed out that proteinuria is not the only cause of urinary foam. Therefore, foam urine should not be equated with impaired renal function. There are various reasons for urinary bubbles, and even some toilet cleaner's influence can lead to urinary bubbles. Therefore, urine foam can be rationally analyzed in combination with the actual situation, and at the same time, it is necessary to go to the hospital for diagnosis in time, instead of scaring yourself and worrying about yourself.
The function of kidney includes not only filtration, but also endocrine and blood pressure regulation. When renal function is impaired, the symptom is not foam urine. In addition to foam urine, when renal function is impaired, our body may have other symptoms. Let's briefly share and summarize.
0 1 other changes in urine.
The kidney is an important organ in the urinary system. Therefore, we should also consider the possibility of kidney health problems and urine changes.
Urine changes are mainly divided into two categories. One is the change of urine volume. If there is an increase or decrease in urine volume different from usual under normal diet, it is worthy of attention. These symptoms may be signs of other problems in the urinary system, but they may also be caused by chronic kidney disease. The second kind of urine change refers to the change of urine color and shape. In addition to foam urine, if there is urine turbidity and hematuria, we should also pay attention to kidney calculi, renal tumor or infection that may cause abnormal urine characteristics.
Fatigue, fatigue, nausea and vomiting
When the renal function is damaged, the metabolic waste toxin in the body can not be discharged in time, and it will form aggregation, and one of the main characteristics of this toxin's influence on the body is abnormal fatigue; In addition, the accumulation of toxins caused by renal function problems will also bring digestive tract discomfort symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite and fatigue, which may be caused by kidney health problems.
In addition, the kidney is also responsible for secreting related hormones that promote erythropoiesis. If the renal function is damaged, it will lead to problems in the endocrine function of the kidney, which will also lead to renal anemia and abnormal fatigue and fatigue.
Frequent cramps
The impairment of renal function will affect the electrolyte metabolic balance in the body, and the imbalance of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and calcium will affect the normal work of muscles and nerves. Therefore, people with impaired renal function may often cramp, especially the calf.
04 edema
If the renal function is impaired and the discharge of excess sodium in the body is blocked, the body must retain more water to maintain the balance of sodium. This condition is called "water and sodium retention". Water and sodium retention can cause edema, especially in ankles, legs and face, which deserves special attention. The most common damage of renal function is edema of ankle and foot, and patients with proteinuria will also be accompanied by symptoms of edema around eyes.
The skin is dry and itchy.
When the kidneys can't excrete metabolic wastes and toxins from the body, these toxins will accumulate in the blood, which will lead to dry and itchy skin. Over time, impaired renal function will lead to the imbalance of minerals and nutrients in the body, which will further aggravate the symptoms and problems of dry and itchy skin.
06 Sleep problems
Chronic kidney disease can affect sleep, and people with sleep apnea syndrome are at higher risk of renal function damage. Sleep apnea will affect the body's breathing, so that the body can not get enough oxygen to supply the body's organ needs, and the kidneys will also be affected. Chronic kidney disease can also lead to the accumulation of toxins and affect blood pressure, thus causing and aggravating the problem of sleep apnea. Therefore, if you always have poor sleep or sleep apnea, you should also pay attention to the kidney health risks caused by it.
07 Attention and thinking ability decline.
Toxin accumulation caused by impaired renal function can also affect the brain. Anemia caused by renal function injury will also affect the blood supply and oxygen supply to the brain. People with severely impaired renal function may feel dizzy, and their attention, memory and thinking ability will also be seriously reduced. This situation is vividly called "brain fog". Friends with symptoms of brain fog should also consider the possibility of impaired renal function.
08 halitosis
The kidneys can't filter the toxins in the body, which leads to the accumulation of toxins and also affects "breathing". For patients with severely impaired renal function and uremia, their mouths usually smell of metal or urea. If this smell appears in their mouths, we should also pay more attention to the investigation of impaired renal function.
Although the above eight abnormal symptoms are not specific symptoms of impaired renal function, it is often helpful to find the risk of kidney health problems as soon as possible by evaluating the risk factors of impaired renal function in combination with your own situation. For some friends with chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and other problems, you should pay more attention to these physical symptoms that may indicate impaired renal function, so as not to develop into more serious renal function problems. We also welcome you to actively forward and share this knowledge, so that more people can see this health knowledge, and let us work together to spread health science knowledge.